We cannot make any company representations as to what a pregnant or breast-feeding mother can expect from being on Juice Plus+®. Using the word safe to describe any product should be avoided, because every individual is unique. Just like a peanut is 'safe' for one person, it can cause a near-death experience for another. Making any representation that a woman might be fully covered by Juice Plus+® would be a serious health claim, which we do not make for our products.
Our product does not have any warnings or conditions for pregnancy. For example, our Premium, Juice Plus+ Fruit + Vegetable + Berry Blends is listed in the ARTG, AUST L 301548, this listing does not include any warnings to pregnant individuals.
However, it is best to consult with your healthcare professional as to whether the product is suitable as with any medication you may require during your pregnancy – particularly if you are already taking a pregnancy multivitamin.
If asked why we can’t explicitly state they are safe:
The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (No.2) July 2019 states that, as a general requirement for the advertising of therapeutic goods:
Advertising for therapeutic goods must: not contain any claim, statement, implication or representation that the therapeutic goods are safe or that their use cannot cause harm, or that they have no side-effects.
Juice Plus+® is one part of a healthy life style. It is a support system for general wellbeing, but you still have to eat well, exercise, and practice stress-relieving activities to complete the picture.
It is because of this that we cannot make any claims, and will not make claims that Juice Plus+® cures, prevents or mitigates any disease or condition.
Taking the recommended quantity of Juice Plus+® with doctor prescribed pre-natal vitamins should not result in an unhealthy excess of any one vitamin, mineral or phytochemical. However, we greatly encourage customers to discuss their circumstances with their doctor.